keynotes + workshops + chats

SNEAKY PEAK! Stay tuned as we add more sessions & speakers in the coming days!

2018 workshops

This year we have 12 workshops for you to choose from at two session times! Topics include:

Data Visualization

Product Toolkit

How To Get Hired (running twice to fit more of you in!)

Web Development

APIs

Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Project

Artificial Intelligence

Cyber Security

UX

Gaming

How To Hackathon

2018 keynotes

We'll also have three keynote sessions with inspiring leaders. Stay-tuned for the announcement of our third guest!

KEYNOTE: BIOWARE & BEYOND

Aaryn Flynn is a veteran leader in the games industry. As Former General Manager of BioWare, Aaryn oversaw the development of Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Star Wars: The Old Republic and more. A University of Alberta graduate, Aaryn held many roles at BioWare before overseeing its three locations in September 2015.

KEYNOTE: WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP (EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO)

Mike Kirkup is the CTO, Encircle Inc. and Former Director of Velocity, University of Waterloo.

Mike understands both the creative and commercial paths to building successful businesses. For over a decade, he has mentored hundreds of startups focused on developing mobile applications.

2018 company mixer

Companies pitch on the main-stage about what they build and why you should join their team! After the pitches, join in for a Company Mixer and meet the teams at growing companies, whether your looking for a job now or will be in the future.